Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon - $950k + Compensation Package | Mercy Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO

Find your calling at Mercy!

Mercy Hospital Southeast is currently seeking a board certified or board eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to join our practice in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Our Mercy Orthopedic and Sports Medicine team consists of 5 physicians, 6 advanced practitioners and an engaged support staff focused on quality patient care.

Mercy Southeast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

• 2-year income guarantee $890k with up to $200k recruitment incentive!
• Brand New: Center for Integrated Services, featuring a full Orthopedics and Sports Medicine program.
• In-office x-ray and casting.
• Excellent variety of cases and a diverse patient population.
• System-wide Epic EMR.

This Position Offers:

• Up to $20,000 in relocation
• As a not-for-profit system, Mercy qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• 4 weeks’ vacation plus 6 holidays (while on guarantee)
• Annual $5,000 CME allowance
• Comprehensive, day one benefits including health, dental, vision and life
• Retirement (401k/403b/457b) plan
• Occurrence-based malpractice plan
• H1B and J1Visa Candidates are accepted

Welcome to Cape Girardeau, Missouri:

Nestled along the Mississippi River between St. Louis and Memphis, Cape Girardeau offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities. The community features a lively downtown with local shops, delicious dining, and beautiful riverfront views. Home to Southeast Missouri State University and its Division I athletics, Cape also boasts Missouri’s top-ranked Dalhousie Golf Club and the Cape Catfish baseball team — making it a vibrant, family-friendly place to live, work, and play.

Your life is our life’s work

At Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets cutting-edge innovation. As part of an organization rooted in nearly 200 years of compassionate service, you’ll help deliver transformative health care experiences while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to physician leadership—from the highest levels of our organization to the front lines of care—where physicians and caregivers collaborate, embrace fresh thinking, and drive clinical and operational excellence. If making a difference in your community is why you chose health care, Mercy is where your purpose meets possibility.